AAN and the Eswatini Nurses Association (ENA) donated 25000 evidence-based reusable protective face masks to the Eswatini Ministry of Health. AAN awarded a 10000 USD grant to ENA to produce masks locally, in partnership with the University of Eswatini. The…
Commencing in March 0f 2020, AAN partnered with the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA), to produce a COVID-19 syllabus of courses and up to date information for nurses and nurse-midwives free of charge, on the WCEA learning management system platform…
Do you know how to safely use a reusable cloth face mask? Cleaning the mask before use Putting on the mask Removing the mask Washing the mask It is IMPORTANT to use the mask properly. Incorrect use can make it…
The covid-19 virus is not a living, breathing organism. It cannot be “killed” but it can be destroyed. Alcohol in mixtures of over 65% alcohol destroys fat. Bleach mixed 1 part bleach to 5 parts water dissolves protein in the…
Please note that the evidence based locally made reusable face masks referred to below should be worn as a preventive measure by Nurses, Nurse-Midwives, healthcare workers and non covid-19 patients they come into contact with. When caring for covid-19 positive…
January 2021: The Covid-19 Africa Action Network for Nurses and Nurse-Midwives(ANN) is proud to announce its partnership with Direct Relief and BD supporting AAN initiatives to enhance the safety of nurses, nurse-midwives, and other health care workers on the COVID-19…
Bangkok, October 2020: We are proud to announce that AAN Founding Member , Fadwa Ahmed Affara RGN, MA, MSc, MEd, is the 2020 recipient of the Princess Srinagarindra Award, for her outstanding achievements in the area of nursing regulation for…
Lilongwe, October 2020: Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Ms Dorothy Gillian Ngoma, a Nurse-Midwife and Community Health Specialist, as Special Advisor to the President of Malawi on issues related to maternal mortality and reproductive health. A former President…
The Students’ Association of Kampala International University (KIU) School of Nursing took on the challenge of PPE shortages, designing & producing reusable facemasks for health workers (HCWs). The WHO urges all stakeholders to “Speak up for health worker safety!” Ishaka-Bushenyi,…
The COVID-19 Africa Action Network for Nurses & Nurse-Midwives launches a PPE crowdfunding campaign in solidarity with nurses and nurse-midwives fighting the coronavirus on the front lines in eastern and southern Africa. (Link to Crowdfunding site) June 2020: Geneva, Kampala,…
